H.R. 3496 — To prohibit the importation into the United States of fish or marine animal products of Japan, Taiwan, or the Republic of Korea until those countries cease the practice of driftnet fishing.

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Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to prohibit the importation of fish and marine animals from Japan, Taiwan, or the Republic of Korea if it is determined that such countries are engaged in the practice of driftnet fishing.

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1989-10-19
Introduced in House
1989-10-19
Introduced in House
1989-10-19
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
1989-10-19
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
1989-10-25
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
1989-11-03
Executive Comment Requested from State, Commerce, Marine Mammal Comm, and DOT.
1989-11-03
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
1990-05-01
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from State.

To prohibit the importation into the United States of fish or marine animal products of Japan, Taiwan, or the Republic of Korea until those countries cease the practice of driftnet fishing.

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